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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1940
Page
4
Oklahoma City voters weighed a constitutional repeal of prohibition as 2663 of 3619 precincts reported. Unofficial returns showed repeal opponents ahead by about 55 000 votes, 253 246 against and 204 447 for. This marked the fourth failed attempt in 32 years since statehood in 1907.
Workmen began building wooden bleachers on the Capitol east steps to seat 11 010 spectators for the January 20 inauguration. The setup anticipates the ceremonial crowd and related security arrangements for the event in Washington.
New York reports Edith Willkie remained private and composed after her husband Wendell L. Willkie lost the presidential race. She wore a black dress with a pale blue yoke and said she preferred a quiet life, planning to rest and travel after the campaign. Flowers were sent to her Fifth Avenue home and she stayed in a hotel suite while Willkie thanked campaign workers.
Washington voters saw the Roosevelt win as ensuring continuity in U.S. foreign policy with aid short of war for Britain and a firm stand against aggressor nations. The consensus favored momentum for the Pan American program and a united national front on foreign affairs, with Cordell Hull likely to remain secretary of state.
President Roosevelt leads a nationwide election surge, with early returns showing a sizable lead for a third term. At Hyde Park neighbors gathered with celebrations as Roosevelt acknowledges incomplete coastal results and predicts a strong finish. He remarks on difficult days ahead and praises Hari ton Fish’s narrow re election as a local sign of politics at work.
Fredericksburg Nouv. B. reports unofficial returns show Gillespie County delivering the largest total voter count in history with a 7 to 1 margin for Willkie. County races highlight Henry Rouy defeating incumbent county clerk 1993 to 1926. Henry Hirsch reelected as county judge. Alex Jung leading incumbent Arthur Stehling for county attorney. Sheriff Kinercer appears reelected. Justice of the Peace winner Leo Blancard over Adolph Mertgenthaler. Constable Burrer and commissioners Kramer Nixon and McDougall appear reelected.
Roosevelt victory prompts Jonny Lewis to resign as CIO president. A leadership handover may follow with Philip Murray as potential interim head while pro Roosevelt factions seek reconciliation. Lewis remains a dominant influence due to United Mine Workers leadership and past CIO ties, with bets on Murray succeeding if needed.
An advertisement touts a do it yourself cough remedy that mixes two cups prawulited sugar with water to create a pint of medicated syrup. It claims rapid relief, loosens phlegm, clears air passages, and emphasizes cost savings and easy preparation for families and children.
City traffic engineer Virdon Rutgers says three modern safety street lights at Romana Plaza cut night crashes, noting 6000 lumen units concentrate light on streets, replace 2300 lumen lobes, and reduce glare when mounted at 14 feet. He cites other cities lowering accidents with safer lighting.
MARSHALL Mo Nov 6 In Santa Claus mine voters balloted in Santa Claus. But the nine votes for Santa Claus a plumber preacher running for state representative on the Republican ticket put him far behind his Democratic and Republican opponents each of whom had more than five thousand votes in 32 of 47 precincts.
In Homans plaza 30 globes replace older lamps, with only three yellow sodium vapor lights from Brackenridge park as prior exceptions. The new model street bents mark the city's first advance in safety lighting in many years, improving visibility at busy intersections.
A novelty item rush formed as the Roosevelt victory headline flashed, with a red and white badge reading I Told You So drawing big attention on a Washington street corner. The ad promotes home ownership and classi fications listings as a source for purchases, illustrating a lively post election market moment.
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